Who Should Participate in Product Backlog Refinement?

The Product Owner, Developers, and appropriate stakeholders should participate in refinement sessions to build clarity and a shared understanding.

Metaphor

It’s like planning a group trip—you want the person booking the tickets, the people going on the trip, and anyone footing the bill in the same room. Each brings unique information that ensures the plan is realistic, desirable, and funded.
In Product Backlog Refinement, that mix of Product Owner, Developers, and stakeholders creates shared clarity and a stronger plan.

Works Consulted

  1. Product Backlog Refinement | Scrum.org | Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

Connections

follows:: Definition of Product Backlog Refinement